Our complete Borough Code of Ordinances is available online here. Please note that there is some time lag between code changes enacted by the Borough and their publication online. Please consult the Borough office for the latest code information.

If you would like to apply for one of the following permits, you may pick up an application at the Borough Office, located at 134 High Street, New Wilmington or click on the links below to complete the application online. Follow the instructions on the top of each application for processing. All online applictions will need to be printed, signed, and delivered to the Borough Office by mail or in-person.

Application Processing Instructions: Payments must be included with the application to be processed. If you are applying for a Demolition permit, please include payment, proof of insurance, and performance bonds.

To obtain a zoning certificate application, please stop by the Borough Office, located at 134 High Street, New Wilmington or click on the link(s) below. Follow the instructions on the top of each application for processing. All online applictions will need to be printed, signed, and delivered to the Borough Office by mail or in-person.

Application Processing Instructions: Payments must be included with the application to be processed. If you are applying for a Demolition permit, please include payment, proof of insurance, and performance bonds.

Requirements: Until the Zoning Officer has issued a zoning certificate, applicable thereto, no person shall:

Occupy or use any vacant land.

Occupy or use any structure hereafter constructed, reconstructed, moved, altered or enlarged.

Change the use of a structure or land to a different use.

Change a nonconforming use.

Expiration of zoning certificate: The zoning certificate shall expire twelve months from the date of its issuance.

Application and fees. Each applicant for a zoning certificate application shall present with the application a plan of the property showing, clearly and completely, the location, dimensions and nature of any structure involved and such other information as the Zoning Officer may require so as to comply with this chapter, together with a filing fee in accordance with the schedule of the same as fixed annually by Borough Council.

Records. The Zoning Officer shall maintain a permanent file of all zoning certificates and applications as public records.